R2828643 Senior Lab Support Technician- Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term Contract (End Date: January 2027)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sr. Lab Support Technician to join our DTPPD Media Washing & Sterilizing team at Sanofi on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sterility of laboratory equipment and media, playing a crucial part in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory operations. If you have a strong background in lab support and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing scientific research and development.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare, assemble, and ship production equipment according to departmental SOPs for bacterial vaccine customers.
• Inspect raw materials, pre-assembled parts, and washed reusable items for damage and suitability for use in various production areas, including CP89, CP90, Media Diphtheria, Tetanus, Purification, Final Adsorption, and Fermentation.
• Complete all GMP documentation accurately and concurrently, such as Can/Tank Processing Records (CPRs/TPRs), Sterilization Records, and Logbooks, ensuring specific load configurations are followed.
• Operate various Washing & Sterilizing (W&S) equipment like the automatic tank wash station, boiling sink, ultrasonic bath, and Lancer bottle washers, ensuring printers have paper and chart recorders are ready, and confirming levels of CIPI 00 and CIP200.
• Perform periodic maintenance checks, including the Bowie-Dick test and leak test for area autoclaves.
• Maintain production areas in a tidy and compliant state, following 5S guidelines and properly discarding glassware, waste from Decon autoclaves, Nalgenes, glassware, and tanks as per discard material guidelines.
• Perform daily disinfection and WFI lines replacement as per SOPs, administer data information for W&S production, and conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring as per SOP.

About You:

• A minimum two-year (2) College Diploma in a science-related field, along with at least one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• A preferred three-year (3) College Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Pharmaceuticals, or Sterile Supply Processing, with at least six (6) months of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic microbiology, chemistry, mathematics, and cGMP.
• Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in oral, written, and reading English.
• Competency in computer skills, including SAP, and strong stress management and initiative.

Hours Of Work:

• Inclusive from Monday to Friday: 1:45 pm- 9:45 pm.

This is subject to change at any time, and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such change to meet the requirements of the operation.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Mandatory Application Requirement: Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.